‘Birmingham’s Mamdani’ Sees Independent Surge as a Lifeline for ‘Forgotten’ Ward End Residents Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham wardend councillor independent elections politics community representation labour coalition Harris Khaliq, newly elected councillor for Birmingham’s Ward End, believes the recent surge of independent candidates signals a fresh start for many of the city’s “forgotten” communities. Khaliq, who ran a grassroots … Read More
Iconic Birmingham Independent Boutique Autograph Closes After 38 Years, Citing City Centre Challenges Saturday, May 9, 2026 birmingham autograph independent retail menswear jewelleryquarter ethelstreet closure fashion citycentre After nearly four decades as a cornerstone of Birmingham’s independent retail scene, Autograph, a beloved clothes shop located on Ethel Street, has closed its doors. Established in 1988 by Carl Lester, Autograph was renowned … Read More
Police Investigate After Family of Birmingham City Council Candidate Targeted Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham politics election council independent candidate investigation northfield safety harassment Police have launched an investigation following reports that the family of Paul Smith, an independent candidate for the Allens Cross ward in Birmingham’s Northfield area, has been targeted. Smith, who is campaigning ahead of … Read More
Midlands Independent Schools Shine in England’s Top 50 Rankings Saturday, April 25, 2026 midlands independent schools ranking education birmingham grammar concord solihull comprehensive Independent secondary schools across the Midlands have earned top spots among England’s most elite educational institutions in the latest national league tables. These schools, which include both private and grammar … Read More
Best Pub Crawl in Birmingham Returns with Record-Breaking Weekend Expected Thursday, April 16, 2026 birmingham pubcrawl jqbeerweekend jewelleryquarter pubs beer independent hospitality food community Birmingham’s much-loved pub crawl, the JQ Beer Weekend, is back for its fourth year, promising another exciting celebration of the city’s vibrant hospitality scene. Running from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 18, this … Read More
Why People from Around the World Will Visit 20 Birmingham Pubs This Week Tuesday, April 14, 2026 birmingham pubs beerweekend jewelleryquarter independent pubcrawl hospitality community event brews From Canada to the Netherlands, Birmingham’s renowned ‘best pub crawl’ draws visitors from across the globe. Last year, the JQ Beer Weekend attracted over 10,000 attendees in a record-breaking day for local … Read More